2018 Map of Mechanic Falls

About this map

Mechanic Falls sits at the confluence of the Little Androscoggin River and Bog Brook, anchoring a landscape defined by its glacial lakes and ridges. This 2018 survey reveals a topography where water and wood dominate local life, from the industrial heritage suggested by the river's path through town to the recreation-driven shorelines of Thompson Lake and Tripp Pond. The map serves as a detailed record for genealogists, as the land is dotted with family-named landmarks like Megquier Hill and Raspberry Hill, alongside numerous small burial grounds. Significant local history is preserved in the names of old roads and family plots, such as the Old Megquier Hill Cem and the evocatively named Old Cem in the Woods. In the southern reaches, the waters of Upper Range Pond and Middle Range Pond highlight the interconnected nature of the region's drainage, while the higher elevations of White Oak Hill and Mt Hunger provide a counterpoint to the lowlands of The Heath and Estes Bog.